This afternoon Staffordshire Police confirmed Karta Slack, of Brookwood Drive in Meir, had been appeared in court after being charged with a number of offences.

A police spokesman said: "He was charged with attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, false imprisonment and obstruct/resist a constable in the execution of his/her duty.

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